Raleigh, NC Low Income Housing: A Comprehensive Guide

Qualifying For Low Income Housing in Raleigh, NC

How do I qualify for low income housing in Raleigh, NC?
To qualify for low income housing in North Carolina, you must meet the following income requirements:

Your household income must be below 80% of the area median income (AMI). The AMI is updated annually by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and varies by county.

You must have a valid Social Security number or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN).

You must be a U.S. citizen or a legal immigrant.

In addition to the income requirements, you may also need to meet other eligibility requirements, such as:

- You must not have been evicted from any public housing or Section 8 housing in the past three years.
- You must not have any outstanding felony convictions for drug-related offenses.
- You must not be a registered sex offender.

Types of Low Income Housing in Raleigh, NC

There are a variety of low-income housing options available in Raleigh, NC, including:

Public Housing: Public housing is owned and operated by your area Housing Authority. Public housing units are rented to low-income households at below-market rates.
Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers: Section 8 is a federal program that provides rental assistance to low-income households. Vouchers can be used to rent apartments, townhouses, or single-family homes from private landlords.
Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC): LIHTC is a federal program that provides tax credits to developers who build or renovate affordable housing units. LIHTC units are typically rented at below-market rates.
Project-Based Section 8: Project-based Section 8 is a federal program that provides rental assistance to low-income households who live in specific apartment buildings or housing developments.
Very Low Income Housing Development (VLID): VLID is a federal program that provides grants to states and local governments to fund the development of affordable housing for low-income households.

In addition to these federal programs, there are also a number of state and local programs that provide low-income housing assistance in Raleigh, NC. These programs may offer rental assistance, down payment assistance, or other forms of financial assistance to help low-income households afford housing.

PublicHousing.com puts together our list of properties using the above program listings all on one website.

We display monthly rates for the apartments when possible. Most of subsidized apartments base the rent on income, therefore, you will need to contact the apartment directly for rates. We list all pertinent contact information.

HUD Fair Market Rent For Raleigh, North Carolina - Wake County

Studio Apartments $1,427

One Bedroom Apartments $1,466

Two Bedroom Apartments $1,646

Three Bedroom Apartments $2,035

List of Low Income Housing in or near Raleigh, NC

Raleigh Millbank - Public Housing - Raleigh

1540 Raleigh Boulevard
Raleigh, NC - 27610
(919) 703-0820
Project Based Section 8 Family Community Income restrictions apply. Email Address: raleighmillbank@monroegroup.com Amenities: Stoves, refrigerator Central heating and air-conditioning Cable-ready Community room Computer lab Laundry facilities Security camera system and LED lighting Two playgrounds On-site parking ADA Accessible Units This is a Public Housing community. Contact the property for current availability, for current availability and to determine whether you qualify or not...see full details
Wake County

Water Garden Park Senior Housing - Raleigh

8109 Marvino Lane
Raleigh, NC - 27613
(919) 977-0276
Senior Housing Apartments. Amenities: Swimming pool Grilling area Laundry facilities 24/7 fitness facility Party room Community center Community hair care center Electronic key entry Business center Reception area with TV 2 community elevators Black appliances with electric range Ceiling fans s Optional bathtub with shower This is a Low Income Housing community with rent and income restrictions. Contact the property for current availability and to determine whether you qualify. Wai...see full details
Wake County

Wakefield Manor Senior Housing - Raleigh

10710 Nickleby Way
Raleigh, NC - 27614
(919) 554-3299
Senior Housing Apartments. Total Units at this property: 96 Amenities: Located on bus route Fitness room open 24 hours Computer room Beauty salon Craft room Game room Movie room Resident lounge Library Laundry facilities Picnic area Porches and balconies Elevators Walk-in closets Interior resident storage Fully-equipped kitchens Accessible apartments available Emergency pull cords Planned social activities On-site management This is a Low Income Housing community with rent and income ...see full details
Wake County

Murphey School Senior Housing - Raleigh

443 N. Person Street
Raleigh, NC - 27601
(919) 831-1072
Senior Housing Apartments. Total Units at this property: 48 Amenities: Smoke-free building Community areas and meeting space Fully equipped kitchen Electric stove Range hood and refrigerator Energy-efficient Pre-wired for cable television This is a Low Income Housing community with rent and income restrictions. Contact the property for current availability and to determine whether you qualify. Wait-lists may apply....see full details
Wake County

Meadowcreek Commons Senior Housing - Raleigh

1601 Royal Pines Drive
Raleigh, NC - 27610
(919) 212-8778
Senior Housing Apartments. Total Units at this property: 48 Amenities: Access via card-entry system Smoke-free building Emergency pull cords Indoor & outdoor sitting areas Game room Florida room Fitness center Beauty salon, Community room with kitchen Laundry area Computer center Cable TV & Internet-ready apartments Handicapped accessible units available This is a Low Income Housing community with rent and income restrictions. Contact the property for current availability and ...see full details
Wake County

Club Plaza Senior Housing - Raleigh

2835 Club Plaza Road
Raleigh, NC - 27603
(919) 662-1910
Senior Housing Apartments. Total Units at this property: 32 Amenities: Emergency bedside alarms Accessible bathrooms with grab bars Energy-efficient Washer/dryer hookups Wiring for telephone and cable television This is a Low Income Housing community with rent and income restrictions. Contact the property for current availability and to determine whether you qualify. Wait-lists may apply....see full details
Wake County

Capital Towers Senior Housing - Raleigh

4808 Six Forks Road
Raleigh, NC - 27609
(919) 787-1231
Senior Housing Apartments. Total Units at this property: 297 Amenities: High Speed Internet Access In Unit Washer & Dryer Smoke Free Dishwasher Range Refrigerator Carpet Views Yard Planned Social Activities Lounge Gameroom Cabana Courtyard This is a Low Income Housing community with rent and income restrictions. Contact the property for current availability and to determine whether you qualify. Wait-lists may apply....see full details
Wake County

Booker Park North Senior Housing - Raleigh

501 Sunglow Lane
Raleigh, NC - 27610
(919) 803-7501
Senior Housing Apartments. Total Units at this property: 72 Amenities: Full-size washer/dryer connections Tenant storage areas Multipurpose room, business center Laundry facility and fitness room Located on a bus line Handicapped accessible units On-site resident services coordination and management offices This is a Low Income Housing community with rent and income restrictions. Contact the property for current availability and to determine whether you qualify. Wait-lists may apply....see full details
Wake County

Water Garden Village Public Housing - Raleigh

8441 Mount Valley Lane
Raleigh, NC - 27613
(919) 615-2070
Public Housing Family Apartments. Total Units at this property: 6 Amenities: 100% smoke-free community On-site management and maintenance Fitness room Computer lab Laundry room Swimming pool Walk-in closets Pre-wired for cable television/internet Childrens playground Accessible apartments This is a Low Income Housing community with rent and income restrictions to households with incomes of less than 50% of the area median income. Figure might change annually, please contact the proper...see full details
Wake County

Wakefield Hills Public Housing - Raleigh

10702 Oliver Road
Raleigh, NC - 27614
(919) 554-4118
Public Housing Family Apartments. Total Units at this property: 80 Rents starting at $380 Amenities: Located on bus route Spacious bedrooms and walk-in closets Private balconies and patios Refrigerator Dishwasher Washer and dryer connections Clubhous Community room On-site management Handicapped accessible apartments available This is a Low Income Housing community with rent and income restrictions to households with incomes of less than 50% of the area median income. Figure might ch...see full details
Wake County

Tryon Grove Public Housing - Raleigh

2508 Tryon Grove Drive
Raleigh, NC - 27603
(919) 832-0949
Public Housing Family Apartments. Total Units at this property: 48 Amenities: Fully-equipped kitchen Refrigerator Washer and dryer hook-ups Private patios or decks Mini-blinds Playground Managers office & multi-purpose room This is a Low Income Housing community with rent and income restrictions to households with incomes of less than 50% of the area median income. Figure might change annually, please contact the property for current availability and to determine whether you qualify. Wa...see full details
Wake County

Village at Washington Terrace Public Housing - Raleigh

1951 Booker Drive
Raleigh, NC - 27610
(919) 833-1102
Public Housing Family Apartments. Total Units at this property: 162 Amenities: Resident services coordination Dishwasher, washer/dryer hookups, closets Clubhouse Computer lab Social/gathering area Fitness room Laundry facilities Childrens playground Picnic shelter Grill and community garden Handicapped accessible units This is a Low Income Housing community with rent and income restrictions to households with incomes of less than 50% of the area median income. Figure might change annua...see full details
Wake County

Ripley Station Public Housing - Raleigh

3030 Ripley Station Way
Raleigh, NC - 27610
(919) 231-3470
Public Housing Family Apartments. Total Units at this property: 48 Amenities: Meeting space, a laundry room Playground Picnic tables Outdoor grills Electric range and hood Washer/dryer hook-ups Refrigerator Mini-blinds Private porch or patio with storage area On-site management This is a Low Income Housing community with rent and income restrictions to households with incomes of less than 50% of the area median income. Figure might change annually, please contact the property for curren...see full details
Wake County

Prairie Building Public Housing - Raleigh

113 S. Wilmington Street
Raleigh, NC - 27601
(919) 832-4345
Public Housing Family Apartments. Total Units at this property: 11 Amenities: Secure entrances Intercom system Elevator access Energy-efficient heating and air conditioning Ample storage space Full kitchen with refrigerator and stove Cable TV hook-ups On-site laundry facilities On-site management This is a Low Income Housing community with rent and income restrictions to households with incomes of less than 50% of the area median income. Figure might change annually, please contact th...see full details
Wake County

Madison Glen Public Housing - Raleigh

6840 Madison Ridge Way
Raleigh, NC - 27613
(919) 785-5051
Public Housing Family Apartments. Total Units at this property: 120 Amenities: Walk-in closets Outside storage Dishwasher and refrigerator Washer/dryer connections Pool Clubhouse Executive center Fitness center Playground Sport court Picnic areas with grills This is a Low Income Housing community with rent and income restrictions to households with incomes of less than 50% of the area median income. Figure might change annually, please contact the property for current availability and ...see full details
Wake County

Jeffries Ridge Public Housing - Raleigh

213 Lightner Lane
Raleigh, NC - 27610
(919) 231-3470
Public Housing Family Apartments. Total Units at this property: 32 Amenities: Private porches Storage rooms Electric ranges with hoods Frost-free refrigerator Emergency sprinklers Mini-blinds Washer/dryer hookups Wiring for cable television Playground This is a Low Income Housing community with rent and income restrictions to households with incomes of less than 50% of the area median income. Figure might change annually, please contact the property for current availability and to determi...see full details
Wake County

Glenbrook Crossing Public Housing - Raleigh

336 Dacian Road
Raleigh, NC - 27610
(919) 390-0098
Public Housing Family Apartments. One-, two- and three-bedroom apartments. Total Units at this property: 63 Amenities: Renovated interiors On-site management office Resident services programs and workshops Ample parking Playground, laundry facilities, business center Located on CAT bus line This is a Low Income Housing community with rent and income restrictions to households with incomes of less than 50% of the area median income. Figure might change annually, please contact the prope...see full details
Wake County

Emerson Glen Public Housing - Raleigh

3010 Emerson Glen Lane
Raleigh, NC - 27603
(919) 803-3303
Public Housing Family Apartments. Total Units at this property: 48 Amenities: On a bus line Dishwasher, ceiling fans, spacious closets Clubhouse Fitness room Laundry facilities Childrens playground Picnic shelter Handicapped accessible units This is a Low Income Housing community with rent and income restrictions to households with incomes of less than 50% of the area median income. Figure might change annually, please contact the property for current availability and to determine whet...see full details
Wake County

Carlton Place Public Housing - Raleigh

450 East Davie Street
Raleigh, NC - 27601
(919) 834-8140
Public Housing Family Apartments. Total Units at this property: 80 Amenities: On-site management and maintenance Fitness room Business center Laundry room Ample storage space Walk-in closets Electric range and frost-free refrigerator Dishwasher and garbage disposal Washer and dryer hook-ups Emergency fire sprinkler system Pre-wired for cable television/internet Picnic area & tot lot One block from the city greenway Reserved parking spaces This is a Low Income Housing community with re...see full details
Wake County

Beacon Ridge Public Housing - Raleigh

1510 Beacon Ridge Court
Raleigh, NC - 27610
(919) 803-3019
Public Housing Family Apartments. 100% smoke and pet free. Total Units at this property: 120 Amenities: Discounted YMCA memberships Health, and wellness activities Enrichment programming for youth and adults. On-site management offices Tenant storage areas Social and gathering areas Washer and dryer hookups Community laundry facility Computer center Indoor fitness center Playground This is a Low Income Housing community with rent and income restrictions to households with incomes of le...see full details
Wake County

Avonlea Public Housing - Raleigh

5005 Cape Breton Drive
Raleigh, NC - 27616
(919) 876-8345
Public Housing Family Apartments. Total Units at this property: 44 Amenities: Private porches Storage rooms Electric ranges with hoods Frost-free refrigerator Emergency sprinklers Mini-blinds Washer/dryer hookups Wiring for cable television On-site management Community building and laundry facilities This is a Low Income Housing community with rent and income restrictions to households with incomes of less than 50% of the area median income. Figure might change annually, please contact...see full details
Wake County

Cumberland Cove - Affordable Community - Raleigh

3110 Hidden Pond Dr
Raleigh, NC - 27613
(984) 444-5565
Amenities: Pet Friendly Direct Access to Lake Lynn Fitness Trail Outdoor lounge complete with fireplace, bar and stainless steel grills 24 Hour State of the Art Fitness Center 2 Sparkling Swimming Pools Corporate Housing Huge Off Leash Dog Park Free Wi-Fi Internet in the Clubhouse and at Front Pool Full Service Resident Business Center Recycling 3 Lighted Tennis Courts Car Care Center Modern Playground Sun Deck Grilling & Picnic Areas On-Site Coi...see full details
Wake County

Orchard Pointe Apartments - NC - Raleigh

2021 Orchard Hollow Lane
Raleigh, NC - 27603
(919) 828-9905
Orchard Pointe Apartments offers 100 low income two and three bedroom units. This is a Low Income Housing Tax Credit community and will have rent and income restrictions based on the Area Median Income. Office Hours: M-F 8:00 am - 5:30 pm, Sat 10 - 1 pm Given the demand for low income housing, there may be a waiting list. If this listing is incorrect, please contact us using the form below. ...see full details
Wake County

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Apartment Costs (user reports): 1000
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Gateway Park Apartments - Raleigh

710 Gatewaypark Drive
Raleigh, NC - 27601
(919) 833-8414
Gateway Park Apartments offers 84 low income one, two and three bedroom units. This is a Low Income Housing community and will have rent and income restrictions based on the Area Median Income. Hours of Operation: M-F 8:00 am - 5:30 pm *Given the demand for low income housing, there may be a waiting list. If this listing is incorrect, please contact us using the form below.* ...see full details
Wake County

Brighton Pointe Apartment Homes - Raleigh

7510 Estey Rd
Raleigh, NC - 27616
(919) 373-0114
Brighton Pointe Apartment Homes offers 80 low income two and three bedroom units. This is a Low Income Housing community and will have rent and income restrictions based on the Area Median Income. Hours of Operation: M-F 10:00 am - 5:30 pm *Given the demand for low income housing, there may be a waiting list. If this listing is incorrect, please contact us using the form below.* ...see full details
Wake County

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Apartment Costs (user reports): 400
400
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Crystal Cove Apartments - Raleigh

815 Suffolk Blvd
Raleigh, NC - 27603
(919) 833-0908
Crystal Cove Apartments is a family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Crystal Cove Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications. ...see full details
Wake County

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Apartment Costs (user reports): 800
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HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Sir Walter Apartments - Raleigh

400 Fayetteville Street Mall
Raleigh, NC - 27601
(919) 832-1300
Sir Walter Apartments is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Sir Walter Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications. ...see full details
Wake County

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Raleigh Gardens Apartments - Raleigh

6145a Saint Giles Street
Raleigh, NC - 27612
(919) 833-4827
Raleigh Gardens Apartments is a family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Raleigh Gardens Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications. ...see full details
Wake County

Are Utilities included in rent? (user reports): yes
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HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Milbank Court Apartments - Affordable Community - Raleigh

1500 North Raleigh Boulevard
Raleigh, NC - 27610
(336) 227-5606
Milbank Court Apartments is a family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Milbank Court Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications. Community Amenities: New community room with kitchen, computer lab and laundry facilities Upgraded security features including new security camera system and LED lighting Two playgrounds On-site parking ADA Accessible Units A...see full details
Wake County

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Roanoke Commons - Raleigh

2911 Maydelyn Watson Lane
Raleigh, NC - 27610
(919) 546-0052
Roanoke Commons is a low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Roanoke Commons for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications. ...see full details
Wake County

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Cedar Crest New Life Center - Raleigh

2821 Laodicea Drive
Raleigh, NC - 91982
(919) 828-1192
Cedar Crest New Life Center is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Cedar Crest New Life Center for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications. ...see full details
Wake County

Wintershaven Apartments - Raleigh

500 East Hargett Street
Raleigh, NC - 27601
(919) 510-4010
Wintershaven Apartments is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Wintershaven Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications. ...see full details
Wake County

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Cedarmoor Apartments - Raleigh

2448-D Melvid Court
Raleigh, NC - 27610
(919) 231-9596
Cedarmoor Apartments is a family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Cedarmoor Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications. ...see full details
Wake County

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Tips for Finding Low-Income Housing in Raleigh, NC

1. Check with local social service agencies. Many social service agencies offer affordable housing programs or can provide you with information on affordable housing resources in your area.
2. HUD Exchange: The HUD Exchange website provides information on a variety of federal housing programs, including Section 8 and HOME.
3. National Low Income Housing Coalition: The NLIHC website provides information on affordable housing programs and policies at the national and state levels.

Check For Waiting Lists
Most apartments have waiting lists. Search early and do not just settle on one apartment choice.

Contact Your Local Housing Authority
Housing authorities have many opportunities. Many do have closed waiting lists, but they may be able to provide other public housing resources.

Check The Federal Poverty Sliding Scale Guidelines
Check to see if you qualify for low cost or free housing by comparing the guidelines to your income records.